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{{cquote|I use and rely on Wikipedia for its extensive and unbiased information. It is so convenient to be able to search an encyclopedia online, and I love the idea of the public contributing and correcting the information. It's a wonderful service. |
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But Online systems are not free, many servers and an extensive communications network form the system. We are so fortunate that the workers themselves are volunteers - it's rather like a volunteer fire department. You're so happy to have the service, and so lucky not to have to pay the men and women what they are worth, that why in the world shouldn't be happy to contribute for the fire trucks? It's the same thing. |
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Thanks Wikipedia. I hope my donation in some small way helps you meet the goal you've set, that is necessary to maintain your systems.}} |
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{{cquote|Wikipedia as a tool streamlines the process of learning. It is, and should not be, the be all and end all of study, but it provides the most vital, instant, knowledge an individual could want. It is a first step, and all journeys begin must begin with one. |
{{cquote|Wikipedia as a tool streamlines the process of learning. It is, and should not be, the be all and end all of study, but it provides the most vital, instant, knowledge an individual could want. It is a first step, and all journeys begin must begin with one. |
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Revision as of 05:27, 17 February 2011
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Wikipedia is Changing Lives
Here are just a few of the amazing stories that our users shared with us. We thank them for their willingness to tell their story about Wikipedia.
- From our 2010-2011 Fundraiser
- From our 2009-2010 fundraiser
A story from Romania:
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You can find the article that Adama started in the French Wikipedia: Agnam-Goly.
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